7th Grade ELA
Week of September 17-21
Monday, 9/17
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Browse and/or purchase books based on my interest to read for enjoyment
Procedure:
  • BOOK FAIR IN MEDIA CENTER TODAY!!!!! (30 minutes) Bring cash or check. Refer to "Sneak Peak" pamphlets given out on Friday 9/14.
  • Assign Word Wisdom pages 24-27 due Thursday.
  • Finish reading “Rikki-tikki-tavi”
  • Add to/complete “While You Read” Study Guide (begins on page 2 of attachment)
HW:
  • PLEASE PURCHASE/OBTAIN CRASH BY NEXT WED, 9/26
    • Students may choose to purchase their own copy from an outside book store, borrow a copy from former students or a public library, or they may puchase a copy from the Nordonia Middle School bookstore for $5.00.
  • Finish Study Guide and Story Map for “Rikki-tikki”
    • Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" next Monday, 9/24
  • Complete pages 24-27 in Word Wisdom—It’s a review for Unit 1 Parts 1-3.
    • WW Pgs 24-27 due Wednesday
    • Unit 1 Test (over Parts 1-3) this Thursday.
    • Optional to complete Definitions/Study Page for Unit 1 words, distributed Friday 9/14

Tuesday, 9/18
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Edit grammatical errors (including correct word usage, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) using proper editing marks.
  • Respond to literal and higher level-thinking questions to show comprehension (understanding) of "Rikki-tikki-tavi" and its plot
  • Restate the question when providing a formal, well thought-out response to a posed question, providing specific details from the text as support.
Procedure:
  • Bell work: MUG Shot in Grammar section of binder/folder notes.
  • Continue/finish “While You Read” Study Guide (Check Study Guide answers HERE)
  • Begin “After You’ve Read” and Story Map.
HW:
  • PLEASE PURCHASE/OBTAIN CRASH BY NEXT WED, 9/26
  • Continue reviewing Unit 1 words for Unit test.
    • WW Pgs 24-27 due tomorrow.
    • Unit 1 test this Thursday, 9/20
  • Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" next Monday, 9/24

Wednesday, 9/19
Learning Target:
“I will …”
  • Apply knowledge of literary terms and figurative language to our story, finding specific examples from the text
  • Work in groups to create a display of character traits using details from the text as support
Procedure:
  • Check completion of Word Wisdom pages 24-27. Correct answers together.
  • Discuss “After you’ve read” questions, answers (CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE).
  • Complete plot diagram (Check your answers again with the plot diagram answers HERE).
HW:
  • PLEASE PURCHASE/OBTAIN CRASH BY NEXT WED, 9/26
  • Continue reviewing Unit 1 words for Unit test.
    • Unit 1 test tomorrow
  • Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" next Monday, 9/24

Thursday, 9/20
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Demonstrate mastery of all Unit 1 words
  • Work in groups to create a display of character traits using details from the text as support
Procedure:
  • Take Unit 1 Post-test (over all 30 words)
  • Finish Plot Diagram notes
  • If time, discuss Rikki-tikki-tavi Character Poster Project>
    • Explain directions, objectives, grading and other expectations
    • Put students into groups
    • Choose/Assign characters
HW:
  • Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" next Monday, 9/24
  • PLEASE PURCHASE/OBTAIN CRASH BY NEXT WED, 9/26

Friday, 9/21
Learning Target:
“I will …”
  • Work in groups to create a display of character traits using details from the text as support
Procedure:
HW:
  • PLEASE PURCHASE/OBTAIN CRASH BY NEXT WED, 9/26
  • Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" Monday, 9/24

Next Week:
  • Unit Test over Rikki-Tikki-Tavi – Monday, September 24th
  • Finish Posters
  • Watch "Rikki-tikki-tavi" cartoon??
  • Have a copy of Crash by Jerry Spinelli in class on Wednesday, September 26th
    • Students may choose to purchase their own copy from an outside book store, borrow a copy from former students or a public library, or they may purchase a copy from the Nordonia Middle School bookstore for $5.00.
  • Begin Crash
  • PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH